The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Thursday the acquisitions of lefty minor league pitcher Jackson Ferris and 18-year-old minor league outfielder Zyhir Hope from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for right-handed pitcher Yency Almonte and infielder Michael Busch. Ferris, 19, made 18 appearances for Single-A Myrtle Beach last season, posting a 2-3 record with a 3.38 ERA. He struck … [Read more...] about Dodgers Acquire Jackson Ferris, Zyhir Hope from Cubs
Dodgers Roster: More Thoughts on the 2024 Starting Rotation
Fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers everywhere got an early holiday present with the signings of Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Although these two moves seemingly put Los Angeles in a very strong position to contend for many years, the team still might need some help to get over the hump in the short term. We already know that Ohtani won’t be available to pitch until at … [Read more...] about Dodgers Roster: More Thoughts on the 2024 Starting Rotation
Dodgers Roster: What’s Next for the Starting Rotation?
After the Tyler Glasnow deal went down last week, the biggest question left for the Los Angeles Dodgers is how aggressively they will pursue another high-quality arm to create a formidable rotation. We could talk forever about the specifics of Glasnow’s contract extension and what it means to the team going forward. The trade with the Rays was contingent on Glasnow agreeing to … [Read more...] about Dodgers Roster: What’s Next for the Starting Rotation?
Shohei Ohtani Reportedly Signs with Dodgers
One of MLB’s biggest questions of the winter has finally been answered. Shohei Ohtani is heading back to Los Angeles, this time as a member of the Dodgers. Although the past few days have been ridden with rumors galore, the two-way superstar announced on Saturday afternoon that he has agreed to a whopping 10-year, $700 million contract with the Dodgers. Speculation was running … [Read more...] about Shohei Ohtani Reportedly Signs with Dodgers
Is Shohei Ohtani a Good Fit for Dodgers?
The 2023-24 MLB free-agent class could be one of the most memorable in recent winters, thanks primarily to a pair of Japanese superstars in Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Ohtani is on top of almost every headline in the baseball blogosphere right now and already has a prolific career as a 29-year-old two-way player. Despite having his 2023 season cut short by an oblique … [Read more...] about Is Shohei Ohtani a Good Fit for Dodgers?